February 20. 2003
dangers of scam artists
Pam Fleming
Staff writer
Romulus police officer
Damian Hull has first-hand
experience with the exploitation
of the elderly.
Hull addressed a crowd at
Romulus City Hall last week
about scams and crimes that tar¬
get the elderly giving seniors tips
about how to avoid becoming
another statistic.
Hull shared a story about the
35-year-old woman who sudden¬
ly befriended his wife’s elderly
uncle in Kalkaska
“He was a widower and lived
alone,” Hull said. “He was giving
her money for her kids’ new
braces or whatever”
The next thing he and his wife
knew, the uncle had married the
woman and was in the early
stages of dementia
“Later, we learned the female
had a lengthy criminal record
that included fraudulent activity
She got his 80 acres and his cabin
up north,” Hull said. “Seniors
are taken advantage of and it
needs to stop.”
He said the exploitation of
senior citizens is a nationwide
problem and that crimes of this
nature often go unnoticed or are
not properly investigated.
He said 56 percent of telemar-
keting fraud involves people
Officer Damian Hull
aged 50 or older, according to a
1999 American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP) survey.
In the past 10 years, the abuse
and exploitation of the elderly
has increased 150 percent,
according to Hull. In 1996 half a
million elderly people were
abused or neglected, he said.
To make matters worse, Hull
said, police say that for every
case re polled, five go unreported
because the victim is embar¬
rassed, afraid of retaliation or
because they just plain don’t
know what happened. Diseases
of the elderly, such as
Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dis¬
ease, also make them “easy prey”
See Seniors, page 3
Lunch date
Students from Betty Santo’s class at Romulus Middle School participated in an intergenerational
lunch Feb. 13 at the Romulus Senior Center. Kerri Britz, an eighth-grader, squeezes a plate
between schoolmate Michael Behnke and Mildred Qualls at the luncheon. The fundraiser generat¬
ed about $300 for the Hospice of Michigan. Photo by Pam Fleming
Police arrest 2 in domestic disputes
Pam Fleming
Staff writer
Domestic disturbances kept
Romulus police hopping last
week.
Officers charged Rachell
Kupski with assault with intent
to commit murder when she
allegedly stabbed her ex¬
boyfriend in the chest with a
butcher knife Feb. 12. Police on
patrol arrested Kupski, 19, at the
scene on the 7000 block of
Niagara.
The victim was taken to
Annapolis Hospital where he
was listed in stable condition.
The stabbing occurred during
a heated argument between the
two, according to Romulus Police
Lt John Leacher.
Kupski’s preliminary court
examination is scheduled for
Feb. 26 at the 34th District Court
in Romulus.
In an unrelated domestic inci¬
dent, officers responding to a dis¬
turbance at a home in the 14600
block of New York ended up
charging Dale Mullins, 44, with
resisting arrest on Feb. 10.
Family members reported
that a relative was highly intoxi¬
cated and armed with a rifle,
according to police.
“The suspect’s wife answered
the door and let the officers in,”
Leacher said. Police attempted
to arrest the suspect for an out¬
standing felony warrant for drug
possession, but the suspect began
to resist, Romulus police said.
Police Ofcs. Hussein Farhat
and Joshua Monte were able to
take the man into custody after a
brief struggle.
“He had to be forced to the
ground,” Leacher said. Farhat
and Monte received minor
injuries during the altercation
and were treated and released at
an area clinic.
“They only received scrapes
and abrasions. The officers are
both fine and are back to work,”
Leacher said.
Mullins’ preliminary court
examination was slated for yes¬
terday at34th District Court
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Pam Fleming
Staff writer
Ttennis courts are crumbling at Elmer Johnson Park.
Playground equipment and bleachers are not safe to
use at others.
Romulus parks and equipment are in such sore need
of repair that many children have just plain abandoned
them.
“A lot of our kids aren’t using the parks because of their
condition,” said Herb Buckley, director of the Romulus
Parks and Recreation Department
With this in mind, he said, the department will make
the parks a top priority in the updated draft of the recre¬
ation master plan.
The city is required to adopt an updated Recreation
Master Plan every five years. Romulus must file the plan
for 2003-2008 with the state Department of Natural
Resources (MDNR) by March 1 to remain eligible for
MDNR grants.
“It’s a roadmap,” Buckley said. “We have funding that
will pay for some of the proposed improvements, but we
don’t know all that we’ll be able to do just yet It depends
on how strapped the city may be for money for these pro¬
jects.”
“We inspected all the parks and we came to the conclu¬
sion that all parks are in bad shape,” Buckley told mem¬
bers of the Romulus City Council last week.
“We’re not talking about buying new land. We want to
fix up the current parks and restore things to today’s stan-
Police warn elderly about
dards,” said William Costick of Orchard Hiltz &
McCliment, city engineers.
Over the past several months, Costick and members of
the parks and recreation staff have been working to
update the 1997 master plan, which expired at the end of
2002. On Dec. 3, 2002, the Romulus Recreation*
Commission adopted the plan and forwarded it to the
planning commission.
On Jan. 22, recreation officials approved the plan and
recommended it to city council members for review.
Costick reminded council members that they could
amend the master plan at any time during its five-year
lifetime.
“We’ve taken a look at some alternative ways of fund¬
ing these improvements, too, such as going to local busi¬
nesses. I’ve had positive responses so far,” said Jerry
Kittle, chairman of the.recreation commission ‘The new
master plan does have our blessing as a commission”
Buckley said playing on aging park equipment could
lead to injuries.
“I would like to see the parks taken care of, mainly due
to liability,” he said. “Our main goal is to upgrade our
equipment to make it safe.”
Buckley wants to turn the tennis courts at Elmer
Johnson Park into a skate park.
“The tennis courts are already sinking due to the land¬
fill,” he said, referring to the nearby Woodlands Meadows
site.
“Kids aren’t really into playing tennis as much these
days. They’re more into skateboarding,” he said. “And the
more things we can do to keep these kids busy and keep
them off the street, the better.”
Buckley said the parks and recreation staff conducted
a recent survey to see what local citizens wanted at
Romulus parks. “It was unanimous from that survey that
the kids want a skate park,” he said.
If the city council approves a skate park, the parks and
recreation department will apply for a Tbny Hawk grant,
named for the professional skateboarder The grant could
entirely pay for the park, according to Buckley.
Councilman William Crova asked about recent discus¬
sions of building a new golf course in Romulus.
“Many golf courses are struggling right now because
there are so many,” Costick said. “The cost of building a
course has gone up dramatically, too.”
Crova said he would like more time to digest the infor¬
mation provided on the proposed master plan update
before taking action.
The council tabled the plan until the meeting on
Monday.
“If the public would like to comment on the plan, citi¬
zens should do so before the Feb. 24 meeting,” Buckley
added.
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Relay for Life event set
Westland activists are gearing up for another
successful Relay For Life fundraiser, and they’re
hoping an event next month will help generate
additional interest
The fundraiser is an annual benefit for the
American Cancer Society, according to spokesman
Kevin Mlutkowski, and it has taken place in
Westland for two years now.
The event will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. on
March 6, according to Dennis LeMaitre, who is
chairing the event this year
LeMaitre said he was recruited for the chairman
role when former co-chair Bob Kosowski said want¬
ed to step down from the responsibilities.
“I decided to step up and get involved as the
chairman,” he said. It’s a fun thing to do and it rais¬
es money for the American Cancer Society. How
can you go wrong?”
The event is designed to give information for
anyone who wants to take part, he said. It’s free and
open to the public, but he suggested interested peo¬
ple to register ahead of time so organizers will
know how many people to expect
The Relay for Life will take place between 10
a.m. May 31 and 10 a.m. June first in Tom Brown
Central City Park, which is behind Westland City
Hall. The concept behind the 24-hour event is for
each team to have one or more members on the
walking paths for 24 consecutive hours, LeMaitre
said.
Throughout the event there will be plenty of
activities for walkers and their supporters and lots
of live entertainment
“The goal this year is to make it even more fun
than last year,” LeMaitre said. “We’re in the process
of lining up the entertainment for the event now,
but we don’t have any firm commitments, yet”
Teams are left to their own devices to devise
ways to generate funds for the event, according to
LeMaitre.
During the two-year history of the event in
Westland, the top fundraisers have been the city
council team, which took the honors in 2000 and
Mayor Sandra Cicrelli’s team, which took the hon¬
ors last year
The kick off event will take place at Joy Manor in
Westland. To register, call Barb Iovan at the
American Cancer Society at (248) 483-4317.
The ‘write’ stuff
South Middle School Student Janea Ventour receives an honor
from Ross Meadows, senior vice-commander of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW). The VFW sponsored a Patriots Pen Essay
Contest recently. Three winners were chosen from 70 students
who entered the contest from the school. Winners received a
$100 savings bond and a certificate. The other winners were
Jessica G. Phillips and Tara Mayfield. Ventour won the contest
at both the post and district level, where she placed second in
a total of 700 entries. Ventour received a $125 savings bond
and a certificate.
Romulus students win honors
Romulus students won 13 first-division
ratings and eight second-division ratings at
the recent District XII Solo and Ensemble
Festival at Livonia FYanklin High School.
Three groups from Romulus Middle
School recorded all A’s in their final first-
division ratings. There are five ratings in
the competition, with a first division rating
considered to be a superior performance.
The top groups included Bonita
Campbell-Fultz and Kourtney Hamilton,
baritone duet; Kirk Patterson and Chelsea
Earby, snare drum duet; and James Hayes
and Cortez Dyess, baritone duet
Other winners in the first division are
the Romulus High School groups of James
Blanton and Jessica Sears, trumpet duet;
Jazmine Bennett and Lashonda Windham,
flute duet; and Christopher Greene and
Miyon Smith, clarinet duet
Middle School winners in the first divi¬
sion are Joe Kiesznowski and Lacey
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Veteran shares stories of Tuskegee Airmen’s courage
Second Lt. James C. Hayes, president of the Detroit Chapter of the Tuskegee (AL) Airmen, Inc., a group
of African-American pilots who fought in World War II, presented a lecture to Cory Elementary School stu¬
dents in Romulus this month. The school scheduled Hayes’ talk in observance of Black History Month.
Students at Cory Elementary
School in Romulus had an insid¬
er’s view on African-American
pilots and the contributions they
made during World War II,
thanks to a recent Black History
Month presentation.
James C. Hayes, president of
the Detroit Chapter of the
Tuskegee (AL) Airmen, Inc.,
shared details from some of the
pilots’ more harrowing adven¬
tures.
Hayes is a member of the
Board of Governors of the
Tuskegee Airmen National
Historic Museum at Port Wayne
in Detroit and the Black Pilots of
America, Inc.
In 1941, armed forces officials
chose the Tuskegee Institute, the
Hampton Institute, Virginia State
and Howard universities as
venues for a Civil Pilot Training
Program for African-American
college students.
When the United States
entered WW n, the war depart¬
ment decided to tap African-
Americans as officers and pilots
for the U.S. Army Air Corps. War
Department officials narrowed
their choice of training sites to
two locations—the Tuskegee
Institute and Hampton Institute.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
visited the Tuskegee Institute air¬
field and, after riding in the back
seat of a Piper J-C Cub with
Charles “Chief” Anderson on
April 19, 1941, she selected the
Tuskegee site as the training
ground for African-American
pilots several months later.
The Tuskegee Army Airfield
was officially established on July
23,1941.
A second lieutenant, Hayes
told students about the 332nd
Fighter Group’s various feats
during flights over Europe. The
airmen never lost an escorted
bomber to enemy fire in more
than 200 missions, according to
Hayes.
He said airmen shot down 17
enemy planes over Italy in a
three-week period and sank a
German destroyer with only a 50-
caliber machine gun. Hayes
added that 66 of the 450 African-
American combat pilots in the
Tuskegee unit were killed in
action and another 32 were
either shot down and captured or
had to make emergency landings
in enemy territory.
He told students that the U.S.
armed forces were desegregated
when President Harry Truman
signed Executive Order 9981 in
1948. The order called for “equal¬
ity of treatment and opportunity”
in the armed forces.
Hayes attended the Chrysler
Institute of Engineering, the
University of Detroit and the
University of Michigan. He has a
commercial pilot’s license,
instrument rating and flight-
instructor rating for single- and
multi-engine airplanes. He was
also once a partner in Aero
Services, an airfreight and char¬
ter flight service, and owned
Triangle Aviation, a flight train¬
ing school.
Hayes, a member of the
Tuskegee Airmen Speakers
Bureau, said the bureau’s goal is
to keep alive the history and leg¬
end of the Tuskegee Airmen.
For more information, check
out the airmen’s Web site at
www.tuskegeeairmen.org
Swing your partner
Monika Reynolds and her son, Jacob, a second grader at
Hillcreek Elementary School, couldn’t resist hitting the dance
floor for the Village People song YMCA, at the Feb. 13 Mother-
Son Dance at Romulus Middle School. The annual event,
which features a live DJ, is designed to promote good parent-
child relationships. Photo by Pam Fleming
Seniors - Scams on the rise
Van Buren Township voters may face
3-mill public safety ballot question
FROM PAGE 1
for criminals.
What do criminals want?
Jewelry, money, vehicles, homes,
checks, ATM cards and credit
cards, according to HulL
Scams include telemarketing
ploys in which criminals coerce
a senior into sinking money into
a bogus investment. Home
improvement scams include
promises for work that won’t be
completed or done properly, or
sometimes involve excessive
charging by unlicensed contrac¬
tors.
“Don’t be afraid to ask people
for references,” Hull said.
Seniors are also prime targets
for identity theft, in which a thief
steals forms of identification and
obtains a false line of credit with
another person’s name.
“Don’t give out personal infor¬
mation to telemarketers, such as
your Social Security number or
date of birth,” Hull said. “And
shred credit card applications
you don’t use.”
Michigan lawmakers enacted
a new law in September of 2000
that makes the misuse or an
adult’s funds, property or person¬
al dignity a felony. Punishment
can be 10 years imprisonment, a
fine of up to $15,000 or three
times the value of the money or
property obtained.
Hull said people whom they
would otherwise trust — a family
member, neighbor, caregiver,
insurance agent, contractor or
solicitor, dupe many seniors.
Some 66 percent of such sus¬
pects are family members,
according to HulL
“Most crimes involving family
members won’t be reported,” he
said, admonishing the crowd not
to fear turning in their relatives.
‘It’s sad and it’s embarrassing,
but it’s the right thing to do,” he
said.
Pam Fleming
Staff writer
There could be fewer cops on
the beat and fewer firefighters in
the station if voters in Van Buren
Township don’t approve the
renewal of a public safety mill-
age this spring or fall.
The township public safety
committee agreed Ffeb. 11 to rec¬
ommend a 3-mill renewal to the
township board of trustees to
fund the public safety depart¬
ment The millage represents 54
percent of the departmental bud¬
get, according to Director
Christopher Elg
If approved, the proposal
would authorize the township to
levy up to 3.0 mills (or $3 for each
$1,000 of taxable value of proper¬
ty) on township residents.
The beard postponed a deci¬
sion on the committee’s recom¬
mentation at its Tuesday meet¬
ing, until the meeting March 4
“If the public millage renewal
is lost, it would significantly
change the public safety depart¬
ment,” Elg said.
“We would have to eliminate
such things as midnight patrols,
The 2003 Consumer Guide to
Michigan Nursing Homes is now
available, with information about
all 440 licensed Michigan nurs¬
ing homes, including each the
most recent state survey report,
services offered, and payment
options accepted at each.
In addition, the guide lists a
family satisfaction score for 315
homes.
boat patrols, our DARE. (Drug
Abuse Resistance Education)
officer and 24-hour service,” Elg
said.
“We at least have to come up
with a recommendation to the
board to renew what we have,”
said Chuck Covington, a member
of the public safety committee.
After voters defeated a pro¬
posed increase in the public safe¬
ty millage from 3.0 mills to 3.4
mills last November, members of
the public safety committee
decided to pursue a renewal
request
“Township officials may be a
little gun shy, but I think a renew¬
al proposal should go on the bal¬
lot as soon as possible,” Elg said.
‘It’s better to ride with a renewal
than to jeopardize the whole
thing”
Walt Rochowiak, a member of
the public safety committee and
the township board, said millage
supporters must do a better job
of promoting the millage before
it appears on the next ballot
“We need to do a better job of
educating people,” Rochowiak
said.
“What we need to do is devel-
According to the publisher,
the satisfaction score comes from
input given by about 13,500
respondents who have loved
ones in Michigan nursing homes.
The guide is provided by the
Health Care Association of
Michigan, the Michigan
Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging and the
Michigan County Medical Care
op a sales campaign,” Covington
said. “We can’t ask for more
(money) unless we can find a bet¬
ter way to educate the people.”
Covington suggested that the
township find a consultant to
assist in promoting a millage
request
But Elg said state laws pre¬
vent a municipality from spend¬
ing money to promote a ballot
proposal. “We can’t use tax dol¬
lars to ask for tax incentives,” he
said.
Holly Konrad, a resident of
Van Buren Township and the
newest member of the public
safety committee, lives in one of
the few districts that voted in
favor of the millage increase last
November
‘Just because the economy is
down, we can’t let our communi¬
ty go into its own little depres¬
sion,” Konrad said.
“I think we should target our
message to 40- to 50-year-olds—
major wage earners who have
children.”
“They (the residents) need a
clearer understanding of what
we’re trying to do,” Rochowiak
said.
Facilities Council
Anyone who would like to
receive a free copy of the Wayne
County index can get one by call-
ing State Sen. Ray Basham at
(517)373-7800.
Or access the complete guide
free of charge via the Michigan
Association of . Homes and
Services for the Aging Web site at
www.mahsahome.org.
Nursing home guide includes survey report
Page 4 • E/BR
Published By The Journal Newspapers
February 20,2003
Wayne deliberates
best use of funding
Help is ‘granted’
Sam Bonam, a media tech at Cory Elementary School in Romulus, helps students London Brown,
center, and Marquel Small on their schoolwork at Wick Elementary School as part of the district
Boys and Girls Club program. The program is funded by a three-year, $336,000 Comprehensive
School Reform Demonstration (CSRD) grant written by Tom Dolan, Romulus curriculum director.
The grant is designed to enhance students’ daily schoolwork with after-school tutoring.
Area students named to Dean’s List
Scott Spielman
Editor
T\vo Wayne parks will receive
upgrades this year and the hous¬
ing rehabilitation program will
continue, according to Peter
Maclnemey, community develop¬
ment director for the City of
Wayne.
The projects, along with oth¬
ers, will be paid for with
Community Development Block
Grants (CDBG), a source of feder¬
al funding that communities can
use to bolster senior programs
and facilities and put money into
low income areas.
“We can’t do whatever we
want with them,” Mclnerney
said. “They have to benefit low to
moderate income people.”
The city received $157,000 in
CDBG funds this year, Mclnerney
said. Planning commission mem¬
bers hosted a public hearing
regarding the use of the funds
last week, and the Wayne City
Council members hosted one
Tuesday night
The funds will pay for a new
$30,000 play structure in Sue Win
Park and $15,000 worth of reno¬
vations on the walking trail
through Attwood Park.
The bulk of the funds, however,
will be set aside for the
Community Housing Rehabilita¬
tion fund, according to Mclnerney.
It makes the neighbor¬
hood look better and the
city gets its money back.
It’s a sort of zero-interest loan
that homeowners can apply for to
pay for fagade improvements on
their homes, he said.
“It’s a good program,”
Mclnerney said. “It makes the
neighborhood look better and the
city gets its money back.”
The funds have to be repaid
when the homeowner either sells
his or her home or refinances it,
Mclnerney said. The average life
span of a mortgage is seven years
Mclnerney pointed out
The city set aside $67,000 for
the program, and an additional
$13,000 to pay for code enforce¬
ment Mclnerney said the code
enforcement portion of the pro¬
gram is designed to ensure that
those who take advantage of the
rehabilitation project continue to
maintain their homes.
“The idea is that the city has
spent a lot of money on this pro¬
gram,” he said.
“We owe it to everyone to
make sure this ordinance is
enforced.”
The city will also set aside
$16,000 to pay for senior citizens
programming, Mclnerney said.
Several area students recently
earned recognition for academic
excellence at Schoolcraft
Community College when they
were named to the Dean’s List
Students from Inkster includ¬
ed: Rebecca D. Jerrim, Jody Sue
Murray, Tonya Renee Neilson,
Carol Ann Peterson, Troy Charles
Ryder and Craig Leonard Shaw.
Students from Wayne includ¬
ed: Jennifer Ayers, Michael W.
Belanger, Any Ellen Buchanan,
Pamela Dawn Connole, Karri
Anne Crose, Ashlee Diann
Daniels, Jessica Kathleen Dinse,
Mark William Durham, Rachel
Suzanne Hurst, Jeremy Scott
Johnston, Charity Rebecca Less-
nau, Kristina Marie McCahill,
Christopher Maurice Nesbitt,
Kristen Ann Schmidt Amanda Jo
Sehee and Alexander David
Thullen.
Belleville residents on the
Dean’s List included: Vanessa
Lynn Arsineau, Andrea Marie
Baggs, Justin Anthony Clark,
Jessica Marie Gibson, Kimberly
Michelle Goodman, Bryan Allen
Haley, Crystal L. Hawthorne,
David Scott Hickman, Julie Anne
Komaromi, Mark FVank Kowalski,
Eric N. MacLean, Christopher
Ryan Mandeville, Karen Vanessa
Marin, Tammy Louise Nafran-
owicz, Adrienne Annice Rue,
Alaina Piro Schempp and Neena
Narinder Tiwana
CITY OF ROMULUS
NOTICE
2003 BOARD OF REVIEW
To the taxpayers of the City of Romulus: The Board of Review will meet in the
Romulus City Hall, (Lower Level) Community Room, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus,
MI 48174 on the following dates and times by APPOINTMENT ONLY for the pur¬
pose of reviewing the assessment roll.
Meeting dates are as follows:
Residential
March 10, 2003: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
March 11, 2003: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Commercial/Industrial
March 12, 2003: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers are as follows:
Classification
Ratio
Multiplier
Commercial
50%
1.0000
Industrial
50%
1.0000
Residential
50%
1.0000
Developmental
50%
1.0000
Personal
50%
1.0000
Review is by appointment only
Residents and Non-Residents alike may appeal by (1) making an appointment to
appear before the Board OR (2) in writing (personal appearance is not required). The
Board of Review MUST receive all written appeals no later than March 12, 2003 at
2:00 p.m.
Property owners may appoint and authorize a representative to appear on their
behalf. All Representatives or Agents MUST submit proof of authorization to act on
behalf of the property owner as a prerequisite to appeal to the Board of Review.
To schedule an appointment, please call the City of Romulus, Department of
Assessment at (734) 942-7520 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
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The only thing that stays the same - change
I realize that I have done sev¬
eral columns in recent weeks
about growing older. Obviously,
the topic has crossed my mind.
I recently received an e-mail
revealing that each year, the staff
at Beloit College in Wisconsin
puts together a list to try to give
the faculty a sense of the mind¬
set of this year’s incoming fresh-
mea
Here is this year’s list;
• The people who are starting
college this fell across the nation
were bom in 1984 They are too
young to remember the Challen¬
ger blowing up.
• Their lifetime has always
included AIDS.
• Bottle caps have always
been screw off and plastic.
• The CD was introduced
before they were bora
• They have always had cable.
• They cannot fathom not hav¬
ing a remote control.
• Jay Leno has always been
on the Tonight Show.
• Popcorn has always been
cooked in the microwave.
• They never took a swim and
thought about Jaws.
• They can’t imagine what
hard contact lenses are.
• They don’t know who Mork
was or where he was from.
• They never heard, “Where’s
the beef?,” “I’d walk a mile for a
Camel,” or “de plane; boss, de
plane.”
• They do not care who shot
J.R. and have no idea who J.R.
even is.
• McDonald’s never came in
Styrofoam containers.
• They don’t have a clue how
to use a typewriter.
Many of you will totally identi¬
fy with the list and respond by
saying, “So, what’s the point?”
The point is that change occurs
whether we like it or not
How do you view change? It
can be your friend or your worst
nightmare. I know people who
are terrified of change. The real¬
ity is that things are changing
fester than ever before in the his¬
tory of mankind. Not only that,
but the rate of change will contin¬
ue to increase as time goes by.
This is one reason knowing
and serving Christ is so impor¬
tant in my life. He is the “non¬
changing Rock”—‘Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday and today
and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8).
When He becomes the pivot
point of our
lives, we can
handle the
quick pace of other things chang¬
ing because He remains that
island of stability that we need.
Four times in the book of
Revelations, Jesus refers to him¬
self as “the Alpha and Omega”
(the beginning and the end)—the
non-changing one. I can trust
someone like that in my life and
with my life because the ever-
quickening pace of change is tak¬
ing away our other traditional
foundations. Christ remains and
will ever be, The Rock
OBITUARIES
RASPBERRY Carolyn
Carolyn Raspberry, 61, of Romulus,
died Feb. 13 at Oakwood-South Shore
Medical Center
Among her survivors are her father, for¬
mer Romulus City Councilman Jimmie
Raspberry; a brother, Kenneth J. Rasp¬
berry of Auburn Hills; sisters, Rosalind
Raspberry of Hammond, Ind. and Rose
(Howard) Raspberry-Fisher of Ypsilanti;
three nieces; eight nephews; two great-
nieces, and seven great-nephews.
Miss Raspberry was a 1960 graduate of
Romulus High School and had lived in
Romulus since 1943.
Services were at the Pleasant Valley
AME Church in Belleville where Miss
Raspberry was a member, with the Rev.
Andre L Spivey officiating
Interment was at Romulus Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Crane FUneral Home.
ZILKE, Robert Frank
Robert Frank Zilke, 88, of Belleville
died Feb. 6 in FUrmington Hills.
Among his survivors are his wife,
Elizabeth B. (Stott) Zilke; his children,
Suzanne Zilke of Sante Pe, N.M., William
(Carol) Zilke of Romulus and Raymond
(Stacy) Zilke of Westland, and two grand-
children.
Mr Zilke was a member of Trinity Epis¬
copal Church and the Redford Theatre
Organ Society.
A memorial service will be scheduled
at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
David C. Brown FUneral Home in Belleville.
TARR, Terry Lee
Terry Lee Tarr, 56, of Belleville, died
Feb. 6 at home.
Among his survivors are his son, Cory
Martin Tarr of Ohio; his parents, Frank
and Wanda (Rawlings) Tarr of Belleville,
and a brother, Frank Charles Tarr of
Belleville
Mr. Tarr retired from General Motors
Corp. after 30 years of employment
Arrangements were entrusted to the
David C. Brown FUneral Home in Belle¬
ville.
HAMBLIN, Jessie Lee
Jessie Lee Hamblin, 83, of Florida, for¬
merly of Belleville, died Feb. 3.
Among her survivors are her son, the
Rev. Jay (Claudia) FYazier of Rockledge,
Fla.; a sister. Gay Bellamy of Kingsport,
Tenn.; four grandchildren, Christie
FYazier of Kingsport, Tenn., Monty FYazier
of Johnson City, Tenn., Jessie (Alan)
Morrison of Titusville, Fla and Jennifer
(Tom) Steiner also of Titusville, Fla, and
four great-granddaughters.
Services were at Oak Hill Funeral
Home in Kingsport, Tenn. Wth the Rev.
Clarence Bear and the Rev. Jay FYazier
officiating
Interment was in Oak Hill Memorial
Park in Kingsport
TANNER, Thomas A.
Thomas A Tanner, 70, of Romulus, died
Feb. 3.
Among his survivors are his daughter,
Renee M. (Gary) Sampson of Belleville;
sons, Brad T. Tanner of Romulus and
Vince M. Tanner of Cal.; sisters, Patricia
Muncie of Wayne and Joanne Higgins of
Houghton Lake; seven grandchildren, and
one great-grandchild.
Services were at the Crane FUneral
Home in Romulus with Father Alexander
Wyrtrwal of St Stephens Catholic Church
officiating
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BOARD OF REVIEW -
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN
FOR 2003 ASSESSMENTS
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
OF VAN BUREN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
The BOARD OF REVIEW of the Charter Township of Van Buren will meet at the
Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Road, on the following dates:
March 4, Tuesday
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
March 10, Monday
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
March 11, Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To review property assessments for 2003. Taxpayers/property, owners may file an
appeal of assessment(s) to the Board of Review in WRITING without personal
appearance. Letters of appeal must be received on or before March 12, 2003.
Those taxpayers wishing to appeal in person, please call the Township by March 10,
2003 at 734.699.8946 to set an APPOINTMENT to meet with the Board of Review
on any of the above dates.
Joannie D. Payne, CMC
Van Buren Charter Township
Publish: February 13, 2003
February 20, 2003
February 27, 2003
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Published By The Journal Newspapers
February 20,2003
New school nurse joins district
Market
day now
Itiesday
Visitors attempting to find the
Belleville Farmer’s Market on
any given Saturday will be sorely
disappointed—but Tuesday
shoppers downtown will have a
multitude of produce, flowers
and even some crafts from which
to choose
Belleville City Council mem¬
bers approved the market ven¬
dors’ appeal to change the event
hours and days from Saturdays to
1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The
Farmer’s Market operates from
May to October each year at the
Fourth Street Square on Main
Street in Belleville.
Market Supervisor Bob
Kennedy said a goal of the switch
is to increase customer foot traf¬
fic. He said factors like civic,
church and school events on
Saturdays were drawing cus¬
tomers away from the market, as
well as local competitive markets
in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and
Saline operating on the same day.
Kennedy said he hopes more
vendors will participate this year
from the competitive markets.
“It gives us the opportunity to
pick up many vendors who have
been going to other markets,”
Kennedy said.
“There’s no competition with
Saturday.”
Kennedy said having the event
on the weekend takes away the
opportunity for vacationing cus¬
tomers to visit the market
“We found in the summertime
a lot of Belleville residents leave
for the weekend,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy said he hopes to
attract more customers driving
home from work to the market by
operating later in the day. Stores
along Main Street are usually
closed on Saturday mornings, he
said, and having the stores open
during the market may help
increase foot traffic.
City Manager Steve Walters
said the market vendors have the
option of operating on Saturdays
during the Strawberry Festival,
the Harvest Pest or another spe¬
cial event
He said if the market operates
in the same location of the event
than the market will operate
under an agreement between the
market supervisor and the event
operator.
Handcrafters are limited to
six vendors, he said. To partici¬
pate in the market or for more
information call Kennedy at (734)
699-2034
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Direct Care Staff Experienced
Open: 9am-4pm
4 days a week
Carol Wolan
People may think a school
nurse just cleans skinned knees
and soothes upset stomachs. But
the demands and responsibilities
of the position have increased,
according to Carol Wolan, the
new school nurse in the Romulus
district
Wolan said the role of the
school nurse has changed a lot—
even in the last five years.
“We have a lot of children now
with special health needs. They
may have asthma, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, diabetes or other condi¬
tions. We need to identify health
conditions that may interfere
with the learning process and
help the child do the best that he
or she can,” she said.
Wolan, who started in the
Romulus schools Jan. 2, is a
native and resident of Riverview
who worked for Wyandotte
Public Schools for 14 years.
She began her career as a gen-
eral education school nurse.
Later, she worked as a special
education school nurse, caring
for students ages 3 to 26.
Wolan moved into the Romu¬
lus position when Laura Ralko,
the former school nurse, accept¬
ed another job.
“I came to Romulus so that I
could work as a general educa¬
tion school nurse again,” she said.
Wolan earned her undergrad¬
uate degree in nursing from the
University of Detroit Mercy and
received a master’s degree in
health services administration
from Central Michigan Univer¬
sity. She is certified by the
Michigan Department of Edu¬
cation and also has a national
certification as a school nurse.
She is a former president of
the Michigan Association of
School Nurses and has been a
member for 14 years.
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NOTICE TO ROMULUS CITIZENS
ABOUT NEW AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
AT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS.
At the February 10th Board of Education meeting, the Romulus Board of Education approved the
recommendations presented by the Policy Committee to govern audience participation at future Romulus Board
of Education meetings. Residents will be asked to fill out their name, address, phone number, the date and the
subject they wish to discuss with the Board. Citizens will need to know that they will have to hand in their request
BEFORE the start of the 6:30 p.m. Romulus Board of Education meetings.
The next Romulus Board of Education meeting is scheduled on Monday, March 10,2003 and will be held at
the administration offices at 36540 Grant Rd.
GUIDELINES FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The Board of Education welcomes audience participation at its meetings. These guidelines, which are based on
the Board of Education By-Laws and Policies, are intended to facilitate the orderly conduct of the audience
participation portion of Board of Education meetings.
The District encourages parents, students and others to resolve issues at the building level whenever possible -
with the teacher or building principal or assistant principal. Issues not resolved at the building level may be
addressed to the appropriate central office administrator and then, if necessary, to the Superintendent. The Board
of Education discourages parents, students and others from addressing the Board of Education on issues that have
not been processed in this fashion and will, in such cases, direct the person addressing the Board of Education to
the appropriate administrator.
• Persons wishing to address the Board of Education must complete an audience
participation card and submit it to the Board's President before the meeting starts.
Cards will not be accepted after the meeting starts.
• The Board's President will recognize speakers.
• Speakers must limit their comments to three minutes or less unless, due to the number
of persons desiring to address the Board, the Board's President limits comments to two
minutes or less. Speakers may nut defer any part of their time to others.
• Speakers must identify themselves by name and address. Speakers representing
organizations or groups should indicate whether their comments represent the official
position of those organizations or groups.
• Speakers should observe the rules of common courtesy. Personal attacks on Board
members and District employees will not be tolerated. Board members and District
employees may request the Board entertain complaints against them in closed session.
• The audience participation portion of Board of Education meetings does not exceed
30 minutes.
• Board of Education members may question speakers to gain additional information.
However, the Board of Education does not debate audience participation items.
• The Board of Education reserves the right to take any action permitted by law to ensure
order at its meetings, including the expulsion of disorderly persons.
734.941.7834
February 20,2003
Published By The Journal Newspapers
Page 7 • E/BR
Size does matter
Township officials are always looking to get as much respect as
their city counterparts.
In Wayne County alone, townships like Canton, Northville,
Plymouth, Sumpter and Van Buren are vying for the same attention -
and rights, recognition and responsibilities - that their more urban
neighbors innately possess. They are dependent on the county for
some of their most basic services, like road maintenance and repairs.
They are perceived as rural communities headed up by less sophisti¬
cated elected officials.
Now, Sea Bruce Patterson (R-Canton) has introduced legislation
that will subtly alter the way those municipalities are perceived.
It’s Senate Bill 159 and it’s been referred to the Committee on
Local, Urban and State Affairs. The sentence-long addition to Public
Act 153 of 1937 states: “Beginning Oct 1,2003, if this state prints a fonn
that references a city or village, the form shall also reference a town¬
ship in the same size print and same font as the city or village is refer¬
enced.”
The most obvious application of the change is on state maps, where
type size and population go hand-in-hand. There’s no reason that a
place like Canton Ibwnship, with more than 70,000 residents, should¬
n’t receive more map play than a city like Plymouth, with less than
10,000 residents.
Fbr Patterson, who has long advocated equal rights and more local
control for the upscale townships he represents, it is probably a minor
victory in that long-advocated crusade.
Is it a big change? No. Is it a legacy issue? No. Was there a loud hue
and cry from a cartographer’s lobbying group? Doubtful. Will the
majority of Michigan residents even realize it has occurred? Probably
not
Well, why do it then?
Perhaps the reason is this. Maybe it shows that legislators don’t
have to change the face of the state to adequately represent their con¬
stituents. And maybe with the small change to state policy Patterson is
showing a subtle fact to his constituents: when it comes to represent¬
ing the community, no issue is too small.
Room for improvement
When Wayne businessman Robert Wojtowicz presented his plan
for Club Xtreme in the City of Wayne, he inadvertently brought into
focus the sometimes contradictory nature of Downtown Development
Authorities (DDAs).
By definition, these authorities are designed to increase develop¬
ment in downtown areas by providing incentives for business people
to reinvest in them.
There are traditionally two components of a vital downtown:
diverse businesses, including shops restaurants and entertainment,
and the residential component to help support them.
Wayne, however, has an ordinance that throws a little wrench into
the mix. It provides for an additional obstacle for regulated uses - an
establishment with a liquor license, for example - that are within 500
feet of another regulated use or a residential area
It also provides for a way to overcome the obstacles, specifically, to
show that 60 percent of the proceeds of the business come from a
source other than alcohol and return a petition signed with 51 percent
of the residents within a 500-feet area
The problem with the ordinance is that it is somewhat lacking in
definition and gives boards like the Zoning Board of Appeals enough
leeway for businesspeople to claim harassment if they don’t get their
way.
In Wojtowicz’s instance, for example, the ZBA discounted the sig-
See Improvement, page 8
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State mishandled fire afiermath
When fire ripped through the
petting zoo at Maybury State
Park last week, it left behind a lot
of bruised feelings, heartache
and a great sense of loss.
Even as firefighters kept their
eyes on the site and squelched
the remaining hot spots, a shrine
grew by the side of the road,
dominated by an enormous heart
with a jagged black line that sep¬
arated the two halves. Beside
that a tiny plastic sign urged state
officials to rebuild the site.
It was clear that the communi¬
ty had a lot of strong feelings
about the site and the many ani¬
mals that sadly perished there
last week.
They also had a lot of ques¬
tions.
Calls flooded into Northville
Township Hall, Northville City
Hall, the fire departments and
the Northville Parks and
Recreation Department from
concerned residents and long¬
time visitors to the farm, wanting
to know what happened, and
how they could help.
For the most part, they were
disappointed, because the State
of Michigan handled the after-
math of the blaze, and the state
wasn’t giving out any informa¬
tion.
I talked with a worker on the
scene who said he wasn’t allowed
to talk to the media because he
couldn’t speculate on the cause
of the fire. Even after I told him I
wasn’t even going to ask him that,
only about the personal afteref¬
fects he and other workers would
be suffering, he said he couldn’t
say anything about that, either
I understand the reluctance of
state officials to try to limit the
amount of
information
that is dis¬
seminated,
particularly at a time when there
are no clear answers. I don’t
understand, however, not letting
a loyal employee talk about the
personal side of this tragedy.
Somehow, a line like: “This has
been a terrible tragedy, and we’re
all getting on as best we can,”
reads a lot differently when it’s
attributed to a state Department
of Natural Resources spokesman
rather than someone who fed the
animals, scratched their ears,
watched them play.
Besides that, talking about
these tragedies is often the first
step to coming to terms with our
grief. Those close to the farm on
a daily basis deserve that much,
at least
Now’s no time to censor rhyme
A White House-
planned. symposium
To recite and read ad nauseum
The Poems of Emily Dickinson
Was kicked in the tush
By Laura Bush,
Who feared the poems in store
Would be all anti-war.
That made the poets sore.
Some things defy reason.
Besides my poetry, I mean. Like
the First Lady’s desire to put the
kibosh on the symposium
planned last week to celebrate
the works of Dickinson, Langston
Hughes, and Walt Whitman.
What happened was both mind-
numbingly dumb and frighten-
ing
The event was supposed to be
part of a series Mrs. Bush
planned, saluting American
authors. In this case, she invited
a number of poets to read and
comment on the works of those
celebrated poets. Did somebody
forget to tell her that a war is
brewing which is unpopular
among the liberal class and that
poets are the artistic voice of that
class? Apparently so, because a
number of the poets planned to
bring along, and presumably
read, their own anti-war poems.
I would guess that any poets
who showed up at the sympo¬
sium without a fresh anti-war
missive in their notebook would
be given the Bum’s Rush and
branded as imposters by their
fellow travelers. The cancella¬
tion saved us from that ugly
scene.
There are very few politically
conservative poets in this coun¬
try, just as there are few conserv¬
ative folk singers. That is a sub¬
ject I wrote about extensively a
while back (I still imagine a trio
of Ronald Reagan, William F.
Buckley, Jr., and Jeanne
Kirkpatrick harmonizing on a
rousing chorus of “If I Had A
Hammer, I’d Swing It At The Tax
Code.”)
Poets are liberal because, and
I am using a
broad brush
here, they
see the world differently. They
see the pain life inflicts and
dream of harmony and peace.
Feelings cover reason like a
warm, fuzzy blanket Their hearts
bleed passion and their souls
pour out rhyme. So why would
the White House choose wartime
to invite poets into the National
Living Room to sip coffee and
recite poetry? I am still aghast at
the poor choices.
The White House reaction to
this fiasco bothers me, too,
because it leaves the impression
that they cower in fear of what
some obscure poet might say.
The last I heard, we won the Cold
War Free speech prevailed over
government-sponsored speech.
Under our Constitution, no one
should fear the free expression
of political thought. One might
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Published By The Journal Newspapers
February 20,2003
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Councilman is criticized
To the editor;
I usually try to make it my habit
not to criticize the actions of elected
officials, since I personally have
been one before and I like to think
that they are hying their best at the
job they are charged to do. However,
there has been a problem here in
the City of Romulus that has gone on
for many years unchecked. I have
lived here by choice (I had a home
built here) for over eight years now,
so I assume this problem dates back
to before then.
I speak of the constant rude,
crass, sarcastic and downright asi¬
nine behavior of our Mayor pro tern
Randolph Gear. Records over the
last eight years will show that all of
my interactions with the city council
and/or mayor(s) have been on a pro¬
fessional level
The current issue that I speak of,
although many may call it trivial, is
the deep-rooted behavioral pattern
embodied by this leader At a recent
meeting, when I was there to show
appreciation and support for the
firemen of our city, especially those
from Station Four, who have aided
me countless times over the last year,
I witnessed the most recent of these
outbursts.
Councilman (William) Wads¬
worth, with the consensus approval
of the mayor and fellow council
members, including Mr. Gear,
brought up an issue relative to
Romulus lobbying for its’ rightful
representation on the airport author¬
ity. At the end of the discussion, Mr
Gear made several sarcastic, igno¬
rant statements. This highly unpro¬
fessional behavior should not be tol¬
erated by the other council members
or by this community.
Councilman Gear likes to espouse
“correct placement on the agenda”
and “rules of decorum” and yet quite
often he only uses such things as
weapons to those who he opposes
personally or their ideals. His lack
of even a mediocre working knowl¬
edge of Roberts’ Rules of Order is
laughable at best, and yet he flaunts
it in the face of public members who
are not schooled in the use of parlia¬
mentary procedures. When I went
to school, I remember, “A govern¬
ment of the people, for the people
and by the people.”
If our leaders cannot show some
level of compassion, respect and
interest in their constituents, then I
ask, why are they there?
I am aware that watching our
council meetings on cable TV is not
the most exciting thing to do on an
evening, but I challenge Romulus
residents to begin to do so, or, better
still, attend meetings. See how you
are being represented. Currently,
we seek local, country, state and fed¬
eral leaders that show restraint,
respect knowledge and the neces¬
sary leadership skills needed to lead
us through some challenging times.
I believe that Mr. Gear’s behavior is
reprehensible and we, the votes,
should hold him accountable for
this. I personally expect more from
someone sworn to represent me. As
I stated on the reed'd at that meet¬
ing, I am embarrassed and ashamed
that he represents me.
Robert W McLachlan ,
Romulus
Clarification
In the Feb. 13 edition of The Belleville
Enterprise the article “Active Belleville veter¬
an striving for change”, indicated that the
American flag can be lowered to half-staff by
order of the mayor upon the death of a former
mayor, city official, city council member or
local resident who has made a significant
contribution to the community.
The article should have stated the CITY
flag can be lowered on such occasions by
order of the mayor.
The article also stated the American flag is
displayed at half-staff from sunrise to sunset
each year on National Korean War Veterans
Armistice Day on July 27. Correct flag eti¬
quette states that the flag is lowered to half-
staff from sunrise until noon, then hoisted to
the top of the staff for normal display on that
day.
The article also stated that Belleville resi¬
dent Bob Doan ensui-ed that flags are flown
on all veterans’ graves in the city. It should
have stated that Doan ensured flags are flowrt
on all veterans’ graves at Hillside Cemetery.
Improvement - Rules allow for too many loopholes
FROM PAGE 7
natures because the petition
was completely filled out with
addresses to go along with the
names. A resident of Wayne
Towers with simply the apart¬
ment number listed beside it
was discarded, according to
Wojtowicz.
The ironic part here is that
Wojtowicz could still probably
open his club. He could market
it toward the teenagers that
city officials probably don’t
want hanging out until early
morning hours. That way he
wouldn’t have to apply for a
liquor license. If he did so, the
club probably wouldn’t be as
successful or as popular with
the neighboring businesses or
residents.
If the City of Wayne is intent
on revamping downtown and
rebuilding it as an even more
viable business district, it
might make sense to look at the
ordinance and determine if its
in the best interest of con¬
trolled downtown develop¬
ment
Either that, or they should
more clearly define the types
of businesses that they want
there.
Rhyme
FROM PAGE 7
not choose to listen to or read
it but each citizen has the right
to their own expressions. In
song. In poetry. In lame news¬
paper columns. On a stool at a
local coffee shop. Even in a
cushy, taxpayer-purchased
chair at the White House.
The White House missed a
chance to send a powerful
message throughout the world.
By hosting the symposium,
they could have shouted, “We
do not fear the voice of dissent
because the free exchange of
ideas makes our country
strong!”
A few years ago, a group of
local poets got tossed out of Art
In The Park because a poem
offended someone. I was con¬
tent to address that outrage
with a dose of satire. Not this
time.
Our freedoms are being dis¬
mantled at a harrowing pace in
order to “protect” us from the
unprotectible.
Dissent is called un-
American, yet it is the mortar
that holds together our coun¬
try’s foundation of free speech.
Taking away dissenting voices
puts America into the same
totalitarian slough as the
regimes of Castro, Saddam
Hussein, and Communist
China We need to understand
that our freedoms are the only
“homeland security” we need.
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Sports
I
Canton holds off Salem in icy rival game
Scott Spielman
Editor
The Canton Chiefs men’s
hockey team earned a measure
of revenge Friday night when
they matched up with their cross¬
campus rivals, the Salem Rocks.
This time the two teams
played at the Plymouth Cultural
Center, the home rink for Salem,
and it proved a much friendlier
environment than the Arctic
Edge Arena in Canton, where the
Rocks trounced Canton 7-1 last
month.
That was their sole loss in a
month, though, and the Chiefs
have come a long way, according
to Canton Coach Dan Abraham.
The Chiefs scored three goals
in the third period to snatch the
victory from Salem, 4-3.
“After the whomping they gave
us, it was nice to go in there and
get a win,” said Abraham.
It was nearly a feeling of deja
vu for the Chiefs, who surren¬
dered two quick goals in the first
three minutes.
Mark Nagel put Salem on the
board with a feed from Jeff
Belleville
finishes
undefeated
Scott Spielman
Editor
The Belleville Tigers are
heading into the Mega
Tournament on a high note.
The Tigers topped River
Rouge Friday in their last game
of the regular season, 69-45, to
finish 10-0 in the Mega Red
Conference, according to Coach
Mike Krogel.
Belleville opened up an early
lead and River Rouge never
recovered, he said. They
outscored the Panthers 174 in
the first quarter.
“It was a really good quarter
for us defensively and we moved
the ball real well offensively, too,”
said KrogeL
The Tigers outscored the
Panthers in the second, too, 18-13
and took a 20-point lead into half
time.
River Rouge wasn’t quite
done, though. They mounted a
comeback in the third quarter
and got as close as 10 points, 42-
32, before Belleville pulled away.
TT e Panthers won the third quar-
te- 18-14
\ 20-10 scoring advantage in
th fourth was all the Tigers
ne ded to complete their league
se. son, undefeated.
Alex Davenport led Belleville
wilh 21 points, 10 rebounds and
four steals. Darryl Hudson had
Harris at the 12:46 mark. About a
minute later Mike Barr added to
the lead with an assist from
Aaron Cheesman.
Abraham said his team
remained focused, though, and
gradually pulled back into the
game. Garret Hyman put them on
the board, off a feed from Dave
Bak.
The period ended with the
Rocks up 2-1.
Canton didn’t find the net in
the second period, but Salem did.
A crowd of players descended
on the Canton net at the 5:59
mark and it was Nagel who found
the puck and snuck it past
Canton Goalie Charles Kemp.
Eric Culps and John Schultz
earned assists.
The Chiefs were down, 3-1,
going into the third period but
notout
Canton started their rally
barely a minute into the third
period, Abraham said. Brian
Wioncek beat Salem Goalie
Brandon DeMars, with assists
from Kyle Tollison and Casey
Skrzypek
Less than a minute later, the
Chiefs tied the game on a shot
from Reece McCabe. Hyman and
Bak got assists.
Dave Commiskey scored the
eventual game-winner when he
took a feed from Matt Gabriel
and Ryan McKendry and beat
DeMars at the 9:19 mark.
Salem Coach Fred Feiler
pulled DeMars for the extra man
with 1:15 left in the game, but the
Rocks couldn’t convert with the
advantage.
“We were playing really well
at that point,” said Abraham.
“They didn’t have any great
opportunities.”
The Chiefs are 14-8 overall
and Salem is 17-4-1. Canton is in
first place in the league, tied with
Livonia Franklin.
They played Stevenson last
night in a game that could have
decided who took sole possession
of first place. When they last met,
the Chiefs topped the Spartans,
4-1.
“They’re a lot better now,”
Abraham said. “We’ve got to put
our best game forward. They’re
in the same position. They need
to beat us.”
It’s always a tough game when the Canton Chiefs and the Salen
Rocks collide. The Chiefs won this round of ice hockey, 4-3.
Salem 6, Dearborn 3
The Rocks overcame a two-
goal deficit last Wednesday to top
Dearborn, 6-3.
They scored five unanswered
goals in the second and third
Jeff Harris, Bryan Young.
Craigen Bauldry, Mark Nagel.
David Gill and John Schultz all
tallied for the Rocks. Young
added three assists for a four :
periods, according to Feiler
point night
Wayne sends
3 wrestlers
to regionals
Scott Spie!mar>_
Editor"
Canton coach Don Smith will continue to coach the women’s soccer team this spring. He is stepping
down as coach of the men’s program though, after 13 years.
Smith retires as Canton boys’ soccer coach
Scott Spielman
Editor
See Tigers, page 11
When the Canton Chiefs men’s
soccer team takes the field next
fall, they’ll do it under the direc¬
tion of a new coach.
Don Smith, who has coached
the men’s team for 13 years, has
retired from that position,
according to Canton Athletic
Director Sue Heinzman. He’ll
continue to coach the women’s
program.
Smith led the Chiefs to six
division titles, two regional titles
and the Michigan High School
Athletic Association Champion¬
ship in 1994 His career record at
Canton was 169-81-35.
Heinzman said he’d be nearly
impossible to replace.
“He is a master coach who
brings so much knowledge and
character to the program that
he’ll be truly missed,” she said.
Salem Coach Ed McCarthy
said he was surprised to hear the
news.
“I thought he’d be there forev¬
er,” McCarthy said. “I’ll miss see¬
ing him on the sidelines, that’s
for sure.”
Smith earned plenty of
respect from his coaching col¬
leagues during his tenure. His
strategy involved rotating players
a lot to give everyone plenty of
game time and keep the players
fresh at the same time.
“It’s given me some problems
over the last six years,” said
McCarthy.
“I really enjoyed his style and
approach. I think he was highly
effective with getting results with
the teams he’s had.”
Heinzman said she’s still
accepting applications for
Smith’s successor.
Anyone interested should
send a letter of interest and a
resume to Canton High School,
8415 Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48187 or fax it to (734)
416-2923.
Soccer players traditionally
report in late July for volunteer
workouts to get ready for the fall
seasoa
The Wayne Zebras will send
three wrestlers to the regiona
competition next week, accord
ing to Coach Tony Venturini.
Tim Hammer (130), Rex
FUgaban (135), and Steve Wallace
(170) will all advance after strong
showings Saturday at the individ
ual district competition. ^
Hammer earned his advance
ment with a third place finish j
and Fugaban earned a fourth
place finish.
Wallace continued to impress!
all that watched him. He’s 39-0 on ■
the year, and has set a ne
record for victories at Wayn
Memorial High School.
“He looked pretty tough in the
finals,” Venturini said. tl|
Hammer fell to Salem’s Mike
Goethe, who had dropped from
the 135 pound class to the 130 ,>,>
pound class.
“That was a real good match,”
Venturini said. “He’ll be seeing
him again.”
The Zebras had a strong show-|
ing from other wrestlers, too.
Paul Cavanaugh wrestled well
throughout the tournament as
did R. J. Ramzi. Jason Carothers
came within a match away from
moving on.
“They were all close,”
Venturini said. “If they’d’ve won
one more, they’d be on their k
way.”
See Zebras, page 11
February 20,2003
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Chiefs fall to Salem in close dual match
Scott Spielman
_ Editor
The Canton Chiefs wrestled hard in the
opening round of the team district compe¬
tition last Thursday, but fell to their cross-
creek rivals, the Salem Rocks, 45-25.
‘It turned out to be a pretty good dual
meet,” said Canton Coach Casey
Randolph.
The Chiefs had wins from Corey
? Breitmeyer (119) Dan Bergmsa (130), Ryan
Webb (140), Tim Larsen (171) and Mark
Kersten (215).
Rob Schnettler (125) was uncharacteris-
tically pinned, though, according to
Randolph, in a match that he had been
winning, 44).
“We normally get a win there,” he said.
55
w
The score really wasn’t
indicative of the match.
I was happy it was
that close. It showed how
far we've come from the
*
beginning of the season.
Coach Casey Randolph
“That was a big turning point for us. That
definitely wasn’t a loss I was counting on”
Steve Hosey (145) lost by a point and a
couple of other Chiefs lost by only three
points, Randolph said.
“The score really wasn’t indicative of
the match,” he said. “I was happy it was
that close. It showed how far we’ve come
from the beginning of the season.”
The Chiefs had only one wrestler
advance at the individual district competi¬
tion on Saturday. Webb ended up taking
third.
Five other Chiefs were 2-2, but they lost
their qualifying matches, Randolph said
“We wrestled probably the best we have
all year” he said. “We had only one crappy
match, but that was the qualifier.”
Larsen lost his qualifying match 3-2.
Hosey was ahead of Tony Stott when the
two athletes butted heads. Blood sprayed
from the wound in Stott’s head, but it was
only superficial. He got bandaged up and
returned to the fray with about 30 seconds
to go and Hosey got tripped up and wound
up on his back, according to Randolph.
“That was a frustrating loss,” he said.
“We had him beat”
The Chiefs’ rebuilding season is all but
over, but they’ve had some highlights along
the way, according to Randolph. Bergsma
won 39 matches during the season, even
though he won’t be going on to the regional
or state competition.
Randolph said the team showed steady
progression, too, for a team that started
mostly underclassmen. He’s hoping for a
better showing next year, which will be the
second year of his tutelage.
“We lost the close ones only due to our
inexperience, for the most part,” he said.
Tigers - Belleville readies for Mega tourney
FROM PAGE 10
16 points and six rebounds. Tyler Jones
had 10 points and five assists and Martin
Samarco had seven points and seven
rebounds.
“We’ve had well-balanced scoring all
year long,” Krogel said. “This was a good
game for us.”
The Tigers are 16-1 overall
They open the Mega Red tournament
tomorrow against Deaihom. They played
Dearborn on Jan. 7 and beat them 79-50.
That game was close during the first half,
but the Tigers pulled away in the third and
blew them out in the fourth quarter.
Krogel said they’ve improved a lot since
then, though.
“They got a nice squad,” he said.
“They’ve got some kids that can score a lot
of points for them. We won’t take them for
granted.”
Zebras - Wallace likely to advance to states
FROM PAGE 10
That sets the stage for the individual
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Saturday in Novi, Venturini said.
It will also be the site of the rematch
between Hammer and Goethe, according
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of the players, coaches and spectators last
week
“That was the match of the day,” he
said. “You couldn’t ask for a better match.”
He said his best opportunity for a trip to
states lay in the undefeated Wallace, who
is the number one seed in his class.
Venturini said he expects his star to work
his way through the regionals, but won’t
take anyone for granted.
“He’s got a good chance of getting to the
states,” he said.
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February 20,2003
John Glenn clinches first with win over Wayne
Scott Spielman
Editor
It was a standing room only
Friday night when the Wayne
Memorial Zebras hosted their
cross-town rivals, the John Glenn
Rockets to a friendly game of
hoops.
Basketball boosters ran out of
tickets to the game and had to
turn away crowds before it start¬
ed, the excitement was so high.
The teams didn’t disappoint
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“It was a real battle,” said
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“Its always hard fought and pret¬
ty evea
It was a battle they ultimately
lost, 72-71.
It was evenly matched
throughout the game, though.
John Glenn had the lead, 20-14
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ter, according to Woodard.
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They opened up a 12 point
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Not so.
Genois Safford got things
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He put them within two
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Darre Johnson floated a
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Another basket from Wayne
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Safford led the Zebras with 18
points. Johnson put up 14,
Jonathon Raspberry scored 13
and McClain chipped in with 11.
Jerret Smith scored 23 points
for the Rockets, Wilson scored 21.
John Glenn clinched First
place with the win.
“Even if they lose their next
two and we win out, we’d be tied
for the division but they’d play
for the conference champi¬
onship,” Woodard said
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Families and the Self-Employed
at AFFORDABLE Rates.
Insurance is underwritten by
The MEGA Life and Health
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An Insurance Agent will contact you
734-634-3406
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The rivalry game between John Glenn and Wayne Memorial was
everything the standing room only crowd could have asked for last
week, when John Glenn won by a point.
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Published By The Journal Newspapers
Page 13
Rocks top Chiefs despite solid Canton effort
Scott Spielman
Editor
The storied rivalry between
the Canton and Salem basketball
teams added another chapter
last week when the two met for
their annual campus clash.
This time, Salem earned the
happy ending by holding off the
Chiefs, 63-52.
“It was a great game,” said
Canton Coach Jeremy Rheault
“They just made some more
plays at the end. They have more
depth and more experience.”
It started out evenly enough,
he said. The Rocks took an early
lead with a 16-13 first quarter It
was all tied up with about a
minute to go, though, when Dave
Hoskins hit a three-point shot for
Salem.
The Chiefs battled back and
tied it up with about two minutes
left to go in the half, according to
Rheault
But then Salem scored the last
eight points of the second quarter
to take a 31-23 lead into halftime
“We changed our defense a lit¬
tle bit and that changed their pat¬
tern,” said Salem Coach Bob
Brodie
The Chiefs came out sluggish¬
ly in the third quarter, but Salem
was still hot They went on a 16-9
run to open the second half of
play and were about to pull away
from Canton all together when
the Chiefs rallied.
The put up the final 10 points
of the third and narrowed the
lead to five points going into the
fourth quarter, 47-42.
“Our inside game was doing
well,” Rheault said. “We hung in
there.”
The two teams were evenly
matched for most of the fourth
quarter, too. With five minutes
left to play, it was still a five-point
game, according to Rheault
“We just kept hanging in there
and trading off baskets,” he said.
“We dealt with pressure better in
the second half.”
Ultimately, the Chiefs couldn’t
contain Hoskins, though. He
started a final Salem rally, scor¬
ing four points in a 7-0 run that
put the game out of reach for the
Chiefs.
Hoskins led the Rocks with 29
points on he night. Stevland
Davis put up 11 points.
For Canton it was Steve
Thornton, who put up 21 points,
brought back 12 rebounds and
helped out with six assists. He
sank 82 percent of his shots.
“He had a great game,” said
Rheault
D.J. Bridges
contributed 16
points and Brad
Waidmann put
up eight.
Rheault said he
was happy with
the way the
team played
this year
Salem is 12-5
overall. They
host John Glenn
tomorrow night in a rematch that
Brodie said promised to be a
challenging game. The Rockets
topped the Rocks when they tan¬
gled earlier in the year, but that
was in Westland and Hoskins was
injured, Brodie said. Even so, he
said the game tomorrow would
be real tough.
“Hopefully, being in our own
gym and having (Hoskins) at 100
percent will give us a few more
points,” Brodie said.
Canton 51, Walled Lake Western 44
The Chiefs rebounded from
their Tuesday loss to top the
Warriors, 51-44
Solid shooting down the
stretch proved
to be the key for
Canton, accord¬
ing to Rheault
The Warriors
outscored the
Chiefs 14-12 in
the first, but
Canton had
eliminated that
lead by half
time, when it was all knotted up
at 22. They edged Western by a
point in the third and took the
fourth quarter 15-9 to seal the
win.
Brad Waidmann led the
Chiefs with 14 points, even
though he didn’t play in the
fourth quarter He landed on his
ankle wrong and twisted, but
Rheault said he should recover
quickly. Bridges had 10 points on
the night Dave Nicolaff had eight
points, Matt Paye had seven and
Thornton had six. Devin Thomas
came in in the fourth to sub for
Waidmann and scored six points
in that quarter, Rheault said.
Canton is 5-12 overall, but
they’ve been in a lot of close
games, said Rheault. They’re
constantly improving and work¬
ing well as a team, he added.
“I like the way we’re playing
right now,” he said.
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31. Sales Help
Wanted
Account
Representatives
Needed
The Journal Newspapers
is accepting applications
for Account
Representatives
to serve clients in our
circulation area.
Experience preferred but
will train the right
candidates. Must have
reliable transportation.
Flexible hours, full and
part-time positions
available.
Send resumes to:
Ian McCluskey
The Journal Newspapers
RO. Box 339
Wayne, Ml 48184
or fax to (734)729-3746.
FULL
OR
PART-TIME
The Journal Newspapers
seeking Inside Sales
Reps for the Classified
Advertising Department.
The qualified candidate will
possess excellent commu¬
nication skills and relation¬
ship building characteris¬
tics. Prior telemarketing
experience preferred but
will train the right
individual. Please forward
resumes to:
The Journal Newspapers
ATTN: Rob Young
35540 West Michigan
Avenue
Wayne, Ml 48184
Equal
Opportunity
Employer
MAKE EXTRA MONEY!!
Newspaper delivery
Routes available in many
areas. No door-to-door
collections necessary.
Payment per paper
delivered. Minimum
age 10, with parental
permission.
For Information:
Call George
Costa at (734)467-1900.
32. Help Wanted
$$Earn Income From
Home$$
Your own business!
Free info
www.EscapeJob.biz
or (888) 233-4134
ATTENTION
WORK FROM HOME
$500 - $2,500/mo PT
$3,000 - $7,000/mo FT
Free booklet.
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(888)215-4544
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P/T,$2000-4500 F/T 1-800-
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NEEDED 2/3HRS,
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Newspaper
Delivery
Routes
Available in many areas.
No door-to-door
collections
necessary. Payment
per paper
delivered. Minimum
ge 10, with parental
permission.
For information, phone
George
Costa at (734)467-1900.
PART-TIME
PAYROLL
ASSISTANT
Serta Mattress located in
Romulus, is seeking a
PART TIME payroll assis¬
tant with FULL TIME
potential. The qualified
candidates must have
working knowledge of
Excel Spreadsheets, be
detail orientated, have the
ability to meet deadlines
and work flexible hours
each day. Please send
resume with pay history to:
38025 Jaykay Drive
Romulus, Ml 48174
attn: Tracy
The Journal
Newspapers is
accepting applications for
Account Representatives
to serve clients in our
circulation area.
Experience preferred but
will train the right
candidates. Must have
reliable transportation.
Flexible hours, full and
part-time positions
available.
Send resumes to:
Ian McCluskey
The Journal Newspapers
P.O. Box 339, Wayne Ml
48184
or fax to (734)729-3746.
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Plymouth
IdAJKBj POIWifFo
L
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Includes heat and water,
porch or balcony, swimming
pool, community building,
basement storage.
1 & 2 Bedrooms
Available
From $ 605
ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS
Open Daily • Saturdays 12-3
Call Manager
734.453 1597 H
POSTAL JOBS $9.04-
$14.21 + Benefits, No Exp.
FOR INFO, 1-800-495-5514
Ext:3524 8a-9p/7Days-
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30 days You can start los¬
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34. Specialized
Services
BANKRUPTCY AUTO
FINANCE We finance open
Chapter 7’s before you are
discharged. 1999 or newer
vehicles, R.S. GROUP, INC.
248-358-5824
Caring& Compassionate
Homecare for
Seniors, lOYrs Exp.Lt
Hskpng (734)340-3197
CLEANING, GREAT REF’S
30+YRS EXPERIENCE,
CALL LINA AT
734-354-1929
FREE GRANT-
NEVER REPAY
ACCEPTANCE
GUARANTEED
GOV.&PRIVATES
SOURCES
$500 - $500,000
EDUCATION. (HOME
REPAIRS
HOME PURCHASE,
BUSINESS
LIVE OPERATORS
9AM - 9PM
MONDAY-SATURDAY
1-800-339-2817 Ext. 67
61. Misc.
Items
COLLECTABLES
BUYING!
BUYING!
BUYING!
We want to buy your
coins, watches, and
jewelry. Also dishes,
glassware, figurines
sterling silver,
charm bracelets,
toys, autographs
and sports memorabilia!
Call Lawrence Grey
313 - 543-2515
40. Business
Opportunity
How can I decrease my
current Income Tax
Liabilities?? Advice com¬
piled by leading Tax
Professionals now avail¬
able. Receive your infor¬
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$5.00 for S & H.
Check or M/O to:
Mail Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 2408
Dearborn, Ml 48123
(also see our display
advertisement for mailing
options)
Michigan based
International
Company
Independent reps needed
Commission plus bonus
Call: 734-394-1123
TURNKEY HOME BASED
BUSINESS
Experiencing
explosive growth.
Call or visit 1-888-597-9472
www.Gr8Freedom.com
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44. Music
Lessons
Piano Lessons
Enroll Now!!!
Accepting all ages
and musical interest call
after 5 p.m.
Serious
Inquiries
Only
Please
734-495-9965
Piano Lessons
Available,Ages
5/up,Beg/Advanced,
taught by Crystal
call(734) 326-4680.
50. Pets &
Supplies
DOBERMAN PINSCHER
PUPS - AKC, Black / Rust,
Tails, Shots & Wormed.
Limited & Full reg. avail.
$575.00 & up.
(313)792-8979.
FINCHES,MANY
BREEDS! $5 each,Many
Cages available
(734)485-2227
57. Antiques
k.r. design studio
734-495-0295
(fax) 734-495-1696
CUSTOM
HOME FASHIONS
WINDOW
TREATMENTS
SLIP COVERS
BEDDING & BLINDS
Call for consultation!
MOTOR CITY
ANTIQUE QALLERY
13431 Telegraphs
flat Koch, MI 48134
(734) 782-4018
1% miles South of Flat Rock
4'/a miles North of 1-275
Tue.-Sat. 10am-6pm
Sun. 12pm-6pm
&Sji
17,000 Sq. Ft.
100 + Dealers jx
STEP UP TO BIGGER & BOLDER
IN COLUMN ADS!
V 2 inch
Sell It fast In the Journal
Classifieds!
Call (734) 467-1900
to place your ad.
An independent study
showed that, compared
to a !4 inch ad:
1 inch
Sell It fast in the
Journal
Classifieds!
Call (734) 467-1900
to place your ad.
Consumers are
2.5 TIMES
more likely to choose
a business advertising
with a 1 inch ad
2 inch
<>
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in the
Journal
Classifieds!
Call
(734) 467-1900
to place your ad.
Consumers are
11 TIMES
more likely to choose
a business advertising
with a 2 inch ad i l-
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35540 Michigan Avenue T at ti>\t a t
Wayne, Ml 48184 J V U IUT AL
Office (734) 467-1900 Your voice in Canton. Nort/nnOo, Plymouth,
Wayne, WosOand, BoOoviUo, Romuka and Inkster
Free cats to a good home
one or all! 1 solid white
longhaired cat - declawed
and spayed. 1 male tabby
moon cat - neutered. 1
grey female - shorthaired.
1 orange tiger shorthaired
male. 1 black tortoise -
pregnant female. All free to
a good home.
For more information call
734-595-4755.
Registered 6yr Arabian
Mare, Must Sell!
Moving!$1,500 or
B.O.(734)735-1826
59. Auctions
Auto Auction
J & T Crova Towing
36573 Grant Street
Romulus, Ml 48174
(734)941-0221
Feb. 26th, 2003
at 9:00 a.m.
1988 Cadillac - 4 door
1G6CD5159J4320830
1981 Ford - P/U
2FTDF15E0BCB22217
1989 Pontiac - 2 door
1G2NE14U6KC731791
1986 Chrysler - 4 door
1C3BC56D8GF125136
1993 Eagle - 2 door
4E3CF34B9PE096936
1995 Ford - 2 door
1FABP4639GH221398
1989 Chevorlet - Sta. Wag.
2GBEG25K5K419961
1997 Ford Aspire
KNJLT05HXV6208715
1995 Ford Escort
1FASP14J7SW296119
1995 Ford - P/U
1FTEX14H6SKA87546
1988 Lincoln - 4 door
1LNBM82F6JY685925
1984 Chevorlet - P/U
1GCCC14H2EF354911
1993 GEO-2 door
2G1MR2463P6715015
1987 Chrysler - 2 door
3C3CJ41K6HT726451
1987 Ford - Sta. Wag.
1FTDE14H0HHC25346
1987 Dodge-P/U
1B7GN14M7HS336327
1986 Chevorlet - 2 door
1G1YY0783G5121781
1994 Ford - 4 door
1FAPP36X9RK140717
1993 Dodge - 4 door
1B3XA46K3PF571082
1987 Ford - P/U
1FTBR10T0HUC05093
1999 Ford - 4 door
1FAFP53U3XG165689
2000 Chevorlet - 4 door
1G1ND62J2Y105508
Howard’s Towing
35830 Van Bom
Wayne, Ml 48184
Auction Feb. 25th
at 1:00p.m.
Cash Only!
1995 Buick Regal
2G4WB52L0S1456298
1986 Cadillac Deville
1G6CD4788G4310603
1999 Chevy Cavalier
1G1JC1246X7231156
1992 Chevy Suburban
1GNEC16K5N J318880
1989 Chevorlet S-10
1GCBS14E5K2241350
BRATCHER ELECTRIC
COMPLETE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SINCE 1956
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
n» 734-722-0037 p
35728 Van Born • Wayne
HEART PLUMBING & HOME IMPROVEMENT
NO JOB TO SMALL
GUARANTEED
Specializing in ceramic tile,
kitchen/bathroom and remodeling
CALL: 734-461 -6466
DIRECTORY
To advertise
your place of worship
call Rob at
734-467-1900
Grace Lutheran Church
46001 Warren Road • just west of Canton-Center
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
Sunday School at 10:45 am
734-414-7422
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10101 W. Ann Arbor Rd. • Plymouth, Ml 48185
5 Miles W. of Sheldon Rd.
Worship Services Education Program
8:30 am, 9:45 am & 11:15 am 9:45 am & 11:15 am
Nursery & Children’s Programs at ALL 3 Services
734-459-9550 Dr. Wm. C. Moore - Pastor
res t
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:3Q a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Family Dinner & Programs 6:00 p.m.
Lay Institute for Christian Studies 6:30 p.m.
4500 N. Territorial Rd.
Plymouth, Ml 48170 An Intergenerationol Fellowship
(2 blocks west of Sheldon Road)
Risen Christ Lutheran
46250 Ann Arbor Road (1 mile West of Sheldon)
Plymouth • 453-5252
Worship Service
8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School (Adults & Children) 9:30 a.m.
Pastor David Martin
DIRECTORY
February 20,2003
ROMULUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
11121 Wayne Road
Published By The Journal Newspapers Page 15
Classified
1987 Chevorlet Van
2GBEG25K4L7144125
1981 Chevy Silverado
1GCDC14H9BF374153
1992 Chevy Lumina
2G1WL54T5N9138349
1989 Chrysler Lebaron
1C3XJ55JXKG133230
1992 Ford Taurus
1FALP50U5NG170190
1984 Ford F-250
1FTHX25L2EKB04174
1995 Ford Windstar
2FMDA5148SBA16828
1992 GEO Metro
2C1MR2467N6796808
1991 Lincoln Cont.
1LNCM9742MY663555
1988 Lincoln Cont.
1LNBM9742JY878960
1988 Mazda MX6
1YVGD31A4J5123357
1991 Mazda MPV
JM3LV5224M0319280
1994 Mercury Topaz
1MEPM31X8RK643471
1985 Mercury Marquis
2MEBP95F0FX633287
1988 Oldsmobile
1G3CW51C0J4326182
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix
1G2WJ14T7MF224925
1991 Pontiac Firebird
1G2FS23T3ML245471
60. Misc. Sales
Bankruptcy “List Only”
You pick the dates
SPECIAL OFFER -
12 cents/name
includes name, address,
available phone numbers
Millennium Marketing
248-358-5824
Estate Sale
2 matching down sofas
and Lounge chair, curve
leather sectional, glass top
dinette & 4 chairs.
Bedroom Sets, assorted
upholstered chairs, end
tables, coffee tables,
pictures & Misc.
Call: 248-380-0555
PC/Network
Consulting
Great Hourly Rate!!!
Call: 734-729-4555
Willett Communications
61. Misc. Items
Office Furniture
MUST GO!!!!
Used office furniture to
sell.... CASH & CARRY!!!
Wooden Desks, Filing
Cabinets, Chairs and
much much more!!! Please
call 734-467-1900 and
inquire about this advertis-
ment for more informa¬
tion!! The sooner the
cheaper!!! Everything
MUST GO!!!
CALL: 734-467-1900
88. Duplexes
For Rent
2Bedroom Duplex,Inkster
Area,Basement,
Garage,Fenced Yard call
(734)728-5838.
2BR LOWER
$725.MO/HEAT,
WATER,WASHER&
DRYER INCLUDED.
CALL 734-397-2873
3BRM $700.00 MO.
TOTAL MOVE-IN$1,400.
WILDWOOD &
PALMER AREA
2225 DELTON COURT
CALL (734)595-3580
TENENT PAYS ALL
UTILITIES
WESTLAND-NORWAYNE,
call for list of available 2 &
3 BR duplexes.
Norplex Associates
734-722-6444. EHO
89. Apartments
For Rent
1 Bedroom efficiency
apartment in Wayne.
All utilities paid.
$140 / week
Call: 734-729-5770
4045 Columbus
Wayne/1 bedroom apt
tenant pays Gas & Elect
$500 mo. total move in
$1000.00/call 734-595-3580
Apartments for rent in
Wayne, Ml /1 BDRM $500
/ 2 BDRM $525 includes
heat and water. No Pets.
Call: 734-981-4096
LOFT APARTMENT FOR
RENT
One-Bedroom, garden-
deck, natural brick and
hardwood floors in
Downtown Plymouth.
Newly renovated, 1-year
lease, no pets! Great
Location. To apply, call
(734)453-5661
Near Wayne Road - Nice
clean 1 Bedroom - Heat,
Water & Appl. Included -
No Pets / $475 & up...
Call: 313-561-9818 or
(313) 506-6100
REMODELED2BDR,1+1/2
BATH $625.MO+SECDEP
CALL(248)682-7989
SUBSIDIZED
APARTMENTS
AVAILABLE
55 and Older
Inkster Housing
Commission
2000 Inkster Road
313-561-2420
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
WESTLAND 1-2 bdrm.,
nice and clean, incl. heat,
water and gas, $500-1
bdrm., $575-2 bdrm.
734-326-2770
WESTLAND 1-2 bdrm.,
nice and clean, incl. heat,
water and gas, $500-1
bdrm., $575-2 bdrm.,
734-326-2770
Need to buy or sell?
Call 734-467-1900
to place your ad.
96. Houses
For Rent
BELLEVILLE
Ranch, garage, BSMT,
option to buy! $800
3 BDRM, air, garage,
appliances! $750
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
INKSTER
3 BDRM Bungalow,
Remodeled, Option to
Buy - $725
3 BDRM, Fenced
for pets,
Section 8 OK - $700
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
ROMULUS
3 BDRM, Option to
Buy, Garage,
Appliances - $850.
4 BDRM, Finished
basement, Air,
Applicances - $900
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
WAYNE:4611
GLORIA, 3 BDRM,
1 1/2 BTHS, 2 CAR
GARAGE, FENCED,
NEWLY REMODELED,
AVAILABLE 3/11
$795 MO, SHOWN
WED & SUN @ 6PM
OFFICE 248-593-0064,
MOBILE 313-920-5968
WESTLAND
3 BDRM, Appliances,
New Carpet,
water paid - $700
3 BDRM, Carpeted,
Fenced yard = $795
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
WESTLAND
2 BDRM Ranch, Shed,
Fenced for Pets! $550
Affordable ranch, garage,
fenced for Pets! $725
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
YPSILANTI
3 BDRM, garage, option
to buy! $895
3 BDRM Bungalow, Pets
NEGO. $900.00
Rental
Professionals
734-513-RENT
105. Mobile
Homes-Lots
1989 TWO BR, 1 bath,
fenced yard, A/C, many
updates. Assumable mort¬
gage. $12,900.
Call 734-461-6332.
106. Houses For
Sale
25911 Princeton, Inkster -
$75,000.00 4 BDRM
Bungalow, Many Updates,
Just right for the 1st time
buyer or growing family.
Call Louise at Future Real
Estate, Inc. 734-722-8500
- 27279 Lehigh, Inkster -
$189,900.00 Beautiful 3
BDRM ranch in Inkster’s
finest area. Too many
updates to list. Call Louise
at Future Real Estate, Inc.
734-722-8500
Attractive 3 Bedroom
brick ranch. Completely
redecorated. New carpet¬
ing throughout. Fenced
yard. Immediate
Occupancy.
Land contract available.
$69,900
Call: 248-476-1474
89. Apartments For Rent
fountain Pcuife
Novi & Westland
Luxury You Can Afford
Deposit From $199
Umited Time Special
3 MONTHS
F REE RENT !*
• Washer/Dryer Provided
•Private Entrance
• Pool/Tennis Court
Two Locations:
NOVI
On Grand River between
Meadowbrook & Novi Rd.
248 - 348-0626
WESTLAND
Newburg between
Joy & Warren Rd.
734 - 459-1711
BRING THIS AD AND
WAVE APPLICATION FIE
‘New residents only
on selected units
Belmont Manor
apartments
ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS
*1 Bedroom starting at $535
Spacious
1 & 2
Bedroom Apts
•Extensive Storage
•Minutes from Eastern Ml
University, Metro Arport
& U of M
• Fitness Center
3 Blks. South of Belleville Rd.
(Main St.) On Huron River Drive
www.SMCLiving.com
•on selected units
For Details Call
(734) 699-2042
NnrtljutUe
^Unreal
Apartments
ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS
Includes water, porch or balcony, window
treatments, swimming pool, community
building, basement storage.
1 and 2 bedrooms and
Townhouses available,
from $610 a month
Open daily 8-4 & Saturday 12-4
734.420.0888
Mail Systems Inc.
P.0. Box 2408
Dearborn, Ml 48123
(See our business opportunity
ad for more details.)
Human Resources Solutions International . LLC
OUR MISSION: to provide cost-effective,
profit-driven, operations-oriented, world-class
human resources support to small and medium
size companies. We offer:
•SUPPORT & TRAINING of ALL your
HUMAN RESOURCES NEEDS.
•SPANISH language translation of ANY
document. Linguist & Interpreter.
Give us a call for a brochure and to find out how
professional HR support can be available to you
for a fraction of the cost of lesser options, 24/7...period.
Rafael Ramia, Jr., President
phone: (734) 812-2553
e-mail: hrsolutionslntl@aol.com
Service & Repair
Let Our Trained Technicians
Repair Your PC
IBM ^ m
SONY
JOOPL lOOOMhz
CDRW/DVD Player
21 Inch
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_ , Windows * 1 2 3 4 5
**499
^ ~ Keyboard and Mou»e Induded
J2- . |h ■
1 UU
90 Day Warranty on all products.
M tf A64/ 4'x>
35200 Plymouth Rd.
Livonia • East of Levan
(734) 402-2565
HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 12-4pm
Troy $254,900
2246 Traverse
North of Big Beaver &
South of Wattles.
Wonderful 2400 Sq. Foot
home w/4 bedrooms, 2
baths, 2 car garage situat¬
ed on large lot in a great
neighborhood. Half fin¬
ished basement,
lots of extras.
Must See! 248-689-3374
115. Autos For
Sale
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
APPROVED AUTO
LOANS
YOUR JOB IS YOUR
CREDIT!
1. Income of $1300/mo.
2. 6 mos. on your job.
3. Copy of phone bill.
4. Valid drivers license.
Previous turn downs -
Looking to re-establish
credit. Call Stacy
at 734-482-1222 for free 10
minute pre-approval.
Apply today!
Drive Today!
2000 Chevorlet ZR2 Wide
Body 4X4 Dale Earnhardt
Edition. MUST SEE!
Only $14,880
Dick Scott KIA
734-397-9900
2001 Volkswagen Jetta
GLS - LOADED WITH
OPTIONS , Wholesale
Priced Only $12,899
2002 Chrysler 300M -
Only 14,000 mi., Black on
Black, Must See! New over
30,000 miles. Our price
only $20,987. Dick Scott
KIA - 734-397-9900
2002 Saturn SCI - 3 Door
sport coupe, Only 11,000
mi., Red & Ready. Only
$8,982 - Dick Scott KIA
734-397-9900
AAAA
YOUR JOB IS YOUR
CREDIT!!
APPROVED AUTO
LOANS
1. Income of $1300/mo.
2. 6 mos. on your job.
3. Copy of phone bill.
4. Valid drivers license.
Previous turn downs -
Looking to re-establish
credit. Call Stacy at 734-
482-1222 for free 10 minute
pre-approval.
Apply Today-
Drive Today
CHECK
THIS
OUT!!!
1995 Escort
Auto, Air Cond.
Hatchback
29,000 Miles
$3,995
Price Negotiable
Call: 734-729-1128
GUARANTEED
AUTO LOANS!
1. Income of $1300/mo.
2. 6 mos. on your job.
3. Copy of phone bill.
4. Valid drivers license.
Previous turn downs -
Looking to re-establish
credit. Call Stacy
at 734-482-1222 for free 10
minute pre-approval.
YOUR JOB IS YOUR
CREDIT
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DRIVE TODAY
IF YOU APPLY TODAY!
1. Income of $1300/mo.
2. 6 mos. on your job.
3. Copy of phone bill.
4. Valid drivers license.
Previous turn downs -
Looking to re-establish
credit. Call Stacy at 734-
482-1222 for free 10 minute
pre-approval.
YOUR JOB IS YOUR
CREDIT
APPROVED AUTO
LOANS
Call 734-467-1900
to place your classified ad.
DIRECTORY
DAVID C. BROWN
FUNERAL HOME
460 E. HURON RIVER DRIVE
David C. Brown, Manager
Belleville 734-697-4500
Harry J. Will
Funeral Homes
34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 721-5600
Tom Lynch Aiso in Livonia
Manager & Redford
UHTFUNERAL HOME
Harold Rediske Jr., Director
Harold Rediske II, Robert J. Gilbert,
35400 Glennwood Road
Westland, Ml 48186 • (734) 721-8555
www.uhtfuneralhome.com
FUNERAL HOME
^ 24 HOUR SERVICE • FAX 276-7314
nn Hie^eiuifimifalfeinf
"The Funeral Home You Can Believe In”
JAMES H. PENN & SON
3015 S. Irtkster Rd.
313-278-6300 Inkster, Ml 48141
C?m&
36885 GODDARD
ROMULUS
734-941-9200
WILLIAM A. CRANE
Page 16
Published By The Journal Newspapers
February 20,2003
TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON
REMAINING 2002 MODELS:
Vibrant White dear coat, med graphite doth, air, AM/FM stereo cass, 5-spk painted alum
wheels, spd control, remote keyless entry, dual power mirror/perimeter lighting. 3.0L2V 6-cyl
engine, auto overdrive trans, P215/60RX16 all season tire. 5-pass w/flr console fir shift. 4-whl
(ABS). -
CD Silver cc met, dark charcoal doth, integrated fog lamps, tilt steering column, speed
control, split rear seat. CFC-free A/C. 1-diskw/MP3/dock, 16’alloy wheels, l6VZetec engine,
auto.
f * 11 , 521 “
\ Off lease Buy » Ford Employee or Eligible Family
f 5 14,034
B Off Lease Buy * Ford Employee or Eligible P
WAS $15,505
Stock #31296
WAS $20,435
Stock #31397
EARLY BIRD LEASE TURN-IN
LEASES ENDING MARCH 1-flUS 31,2003
□ Focus DWindstar
□ Taurus □ Ranger
Eligible Family Member
A-PLAN
36 MONTH
LEASE
RENEWAL
Oxford white cc, dk grpht doth, AM/FM stereo/dock/cassette. 4.2L EF1V6 engine, elec 4-spd
auto O/D, P235/70R16 BSW all season tires, 3.31 ratio reg axle, sliding rear window, speed
cntrl/litt steering wheel, trailer tow class III, 1 A/C
Light Parchment Gold, med parchment doth, elec AM/FM stereo/disc/cass/dock, remote
keyless entry, A/C, luggage rack, enhanced seating group. 2nd/3rd row privacy glass. 3.8L
OHV EF1 engine. 4 speed auto O/D trans, P215/70R15 BSW tires.
Black cc, dk graphite cloth, tachometer. 4-wheel ABS, sliding rear window, 5-spd auto O/D
trans, pwr window/lock grp, spd control/tilt, remote keyless entry. A/C, privacy glass.
SfF * 19,276
7 Q | Off Lease Big • Ford Employee or Eligible F
f
| Off Lease Buy ♦ Ford Employee or Eligible ft
‘IS, 451 "'
IMS $19,630
Stock #32336
WAS $21,710
Stock #31976
Eligible Family Member
Oft Lease Buy » Ford Employee or Eligible Family Member
Redfire dear coat, dark char col doth, front floor mats, sngl wing rr spoiler, pwr driver's seat,
speed control, air, AM/FM stereo CD w/dk, 16* pntd alloy wheels, 3.8L EFI engine, 5-speed,
manual trans,P225/55R16 94T BSW all-ssn, pony pkg, Ithr wrpd stmg whl, 16* polished alum
wheels. 6 CD chang er radio w/mac h.
2003 model year. Aspen Green clear coat, graphite cloth capt chairs, floor mats. C/K carpet,
air, XLS sport group, privacy glass, prom cassette/CD radio, cast aluminum wheels. 4.0L
SOHC V6 flex fuel eng. 5-speed auto O/D trans. P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires, 3.73 LS axle.
Silver birch dear coat met. flint grey capt chair, cloth. P265/70R17 OWL all-season tires, 3.73
ratio lim slip axle, running boards, auxiliary healer/A/C, prem stereo 6-CD/cass w/dock. fog
lamps, third row seat, 4.6L EFI VB, 4-spd auto trans, reverse sensing system.
iwZhr; -- ^ -
pI 5, 990
| Off Lease Buy » Ford Employee or Eligible F«
gf‘tt.459
1 Off Lease Buy « Ford Employee or Eligible Fi
WAS $20,410
Stock #31099
WAS $29,495
Stock #32343
Employee or Eligible Family Member
Eligible Family Member
Eligible Family Member
37300 MICHIGAN AVENUE
AT NEWBURGH, WAYNE
Sales Hoursi
MON., & THURS.
8 AM - 9 PM
TUES., WEDS., FRI.
8 AM - 6 PM
FORD
2 - Jz&LJeffries
Service Hours:
MON., & THURS.
8 AM - 8 PM
TUES., WEDS., FRI.
8 AM - 6 PM
Ml53 Ford Road
- VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT
www.demmer.com
Plus Mtj°>J ,cens 8 £ desl,na tlon. Rebates computed In price. **24/36 month lease. 1,000 miles per month, 15c per mile excess charge.
Jcense & title due at delivery. 6% use tax duo monthly. All rebates asslgnod to de&lerl See Demmer for details. Excludes SVT & Thundorblrd
12 Michigan Avenue
nil Month
,Available ,
ZERO DOWN $1500 DOWN
2003 RANGER 4x2 XLT SUPERCAB
ZERO DOWN $1500 DOWN
ZERO DOWN $1500 DOWN
ZERO DOWN $1500 DOWN
2003 MUSTANG COUPE
2003 EXPLORER XLS 4x2
2003 EXPEDITION XLT 4x2
ZERO DOWN $1500 DOWN
LARGEST SELECTION EVER...WE HAVE THE HOT PRODUCT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
JACK
DEMMER
MODEL
Down
Paymenl
Total Due
At Incptn
FOCUS
0 Down
$1500
$359
$1898
W1DSTAR
0 Down
$1500
$586
$2129
TAURUS
0 Down
$1000
$474
$2016
RANGER
0 Down
$1500
$379
$1922
MUSTANG
0 Down
$1500
$435
$1973
EXPLORER
0 Down
$1500
$531
$2075
F-150
0 Down
$1500
$493
$2032
EXPEDITION
0 Down
$1500
$609
$2151
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